1. R as the `lingua franca’ of data analysis and statistical computing,
2. providing a platform for R users to discuss and exchange ideas on
how R can be used to do statistical computations, data analysis,
visualization and exciting applications in various fields,
3. giving an overview of the new features of the rapidly evolving R
project.

As for the predecessor conferences, the program will consist of two parts:
invited lectures and user-contributed sessions. Prior to the conference,
there will be tutorials on R, descriptions of which are available athttp://www.R-project.org/useR-2010/tutorials

The sessions will be a platform to bring together R users, contributors,
package maintainers and developers in the S spirit that `users are
developers’. People from different fields will show us how they solve
problems with R in fascinating applications. The sessions are organized
by members of the program committee, including